Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7,285, Stephen Fletcher, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Fletcher, Stephen Mary
N. 7,285
CONTENTS

Virginide
Mary Fletcher.
widow of Stephen Fletcher , dec d . who died on the 1 February, 1798 of Fauquier Co in the State of Virginia who was a priv t drago n in the Comp y : -commanded by Captain Yancey - of the Virginia line for 2 years private of dragoons.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond, Va at the rate of 100 Dollars ~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of May 1839 and sent to William Helms, Wachenston, Va -
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1839 $800.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 14 Sept: - 50.00
$850.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 5 o - }
Recorded by M c Stewart Clerk, B k A Vol. 2 Page 156

Virginia, Fauquier County to wit.
This day Jane Corbin a credible Witness personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in the county aforesaid and made oath in due form of law that she was at the wedding of Stephen Fletcher and Mary Barnes in the County of Culpeper in the State of Virginia - That they were Married in the spring of the year One thousand Seven hundred and eighty and that said Fletcher soon afterwards enlisted in the army of the Revolution and remained in the service until the close of the war and that their son Vincent Fletcher who now is, or lately was living in the western part of this state was born before the return of his Father the said Stephen Fletcher from the army. I further certify to the Commissioners of pensions that the said Jane Corbin appears to be an old woman and her mind appears to be sound and discriminating. Given under my hand this 10th May 1835 John Moore
Virginia Fauquier County, to wit:
This day Elijah Bashaw came before me, a justice of the peace for the said county, and made oath in due form of law, that he has known the above named Jane Corbin thirty years or more, and that she has been subjected to the charge of a truthful and

named Jane Corbin thirty years or more, and that she has always supported the character of a truthful and an industrious woman, and that he has, from personal knowledge, the utmost confidence in her as a woman of truth and veracity. Given under my hand this 20 th day of May 1839.
John Noarr
I certify to the commissioner of pensions that the above named Elijah Bashaw is a highly respectable gentleman, in whose veracity I have full confidence. Jane Corbin, for many years, has resided in his neighborhood, and he has had many opportunities of knowing her well. I have known Jane Corbin myself about thirty years, and I believe she was at the wedding mentioned above, and that her oath mentioned above is entitled to credit. She stated when she gave the above deposition, that she is eighty two years old. I believe she is that old. Given under my hand this 20 th day of May 1839.
John Marr

Virginia, Fauquier County, to wit:
I, Alexander G. Marshall, Clerk of the County Court of Fauquier County, certify, that John Marr, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit, is a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified as such; and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such, as well in Courts of Justice as thereout; and that the signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my office, this 14 th day of May 1839, and in the 63 d year of the Commonwealth.
A. G. Marshall, C.C.

I Stephen Fletcher Jr. of Fauquier County Virginia depose and say that I am a son of the widow of Stephen Fletcher and also of S o Stephen Fletcher who was a private of Cavalry in the Revolution, that I can remember thirty five  thirty five years back and am sure there never was any family record of births or marriages in my father's & mother's family, I never saw in my father & mother's house any record of their marriage or of the marriage or birth of any of their children. I further depose and say that from what I have always under- -stood, that my oldest brother is now fifty seven years old. I further depose & say that my mother - is unable from old age and bodily infirm- -ity to attend our court for the purpose of making her declaration to get her pension
Given under my hand this 18 th Oct. 1838. Signed & sworn to before me Stephen Fletcher
Thos. J. Withers J.P.
Memorandum The words "and also of S o Stephen Fletcher", in the third line from the top of this deposition, was interlined before executed. and also the word, "mother" at the end of the fifth line from the bottom. also the word "thirty five" in the fourth line from the top.
Thos. J. Withers
I certify that Stephen Fletcher, who gave the pre- -ceding deposition is an honest industrious man, and I have confidence in his testimony; his oath would receive full credence in any of our courts of record Given under my hand this 18 th October 1838
Thos. J. Withers

Virginia
Fauquier County, to wit
I Alexander S. Marshall Clerk of the County Court of Fauquier, certify that Thomas T. Withers who hath given the preceding certificates is now and was at the date thereof a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified to act as such, and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such as well in Courts of Justice as thereout, and that the aforesaid signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 18 th day of October 1838, and in the 63 rd year of the Commonwealth.
A. S. Marshall C.C.

Oct 20.
via express Mary Fletcher
40 cents
Free
Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington city D.C.

Warrenton, Virginia 18th Oct 1838
Sir;
Yours of the 15th Inst. is rec d . Mr Stephen Fletcher Son of the Widow Mary Fletcher was in Warrenton and I took his deposition which is herewith enclosed. You require That Mrs Fletcher "shall exhibit the family record of her Marriage, & the births of her Children if she has any and if there be no such record she should state the fact under Oath" As her son has no interest in the case I take it for granted you will rely more on his testimony in this case than you would on hers therefore took his deposition & herewith forward it. You say the Cl- -aimant should make her declaration before a — Judge of a Court of record Certified to be such by the proper officer under his seal of office. She did make her declaration before a Magistrate of our County Who is a Judge of our County Court, which is a Court of record, observe the Clerk's Certificate annexed to her dec- -laration
I am, Sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant
Wm H Helm
H. L. Edwards Esq. Com. Pensions.

V 3760
Mary Fletcher of Stephen Virginia
July 4, 1836
Married 1782
Died 1798
Allan 2nd Dragon
$800 per ann
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Vance. —
Mr. Elmer Es
Warrenton
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State of Virginia } Ss. Fauquier County }
On this nineteenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in the county aforesaid Mary Fletcher a resident of this county, aged seventy five years , who being first duly sworn, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July the fourth one thousand eight hundred and thirty six: That she is the widow of Stephen Fletcher , who was a private in the first Regiment of Light Dragoons, that he enlisted about the thirteenth of June one thousand seven hundred and eighty with Captain Gancey for the war; That he resided at that time in Culpeper County, Va. and that he served until the end of the war of the revolution. She further declares she was married to the said Stephen Fletcher on the first day of April one thousand seven hundred and eighty in the County of Culpeper Va. by the Rev. Mr. Hickerson and that her husband the aforesaid Stephen Fletcher died first February one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Mary X Fletcher mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me a justice as aforesaid
John Marr J.P.
I further certify from personal observation that the said Mary Fletcher is unable from age and bodily infirmity to attend court to make the above declaration, and I further certify she is a respectable old woman and I have confidence in her statement. Given under my hand this nineteenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight.
John Marr

Virginia Fauquier County } ss
This day Jane Corbin aged eighty two years and a credible witness person duly appeared before me a justice of the peace in the County aforesaid and made oath according to Law that she was at the wedding of the within named Stephen Fletcher and Mary Barnes who is now the widow of the said Stephen Fletcher and that they were married by the Rev Mr Hickerson in the County of Culpeper State of Virginia in the month of April Seventeen Hundred and Eighty and certify that the memory of the said Jane Corbin appears to be clear and distinct. Given under my hand and seal this the 31 st day of July 1838
Jno. R. Hart
Fauquier County, to wit:
This day Stephen Fletcher, a credible witness, personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in the county aforesaid, and made oath that the within named Mary Fletcher is the widow of the Stephen Fletcher, who was a soldier in the first Regiment of Light Dragoons, in the Revolution. He further states, on oath, that the said Mary Fletcher has remained a widow ever since the death of said Stephen her husband, and that their oldest child, Vincent Fletcher, now living in Tyler county Virginia, is fifty seven years old according to the family computation as always understood by him. He further states that the said Vincent Fletcher has grand children grown. Given under my hand this 25 th day of August 1838
John Marr J. P.

Virginia, Fauquier County to wit:
I Alexander J. Marshace Clerk of the County Court for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that John Marr and John R. Hart whose names are subscribed to the preceding certificates are now and were at the date thereof Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified to act as such and that full faith and credit are due to all their official acts as such as well in Courts of Justice as thereout, and that their signatures are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my Seal of Office this 25th day of August 1838, and in the 63rd year of the Commonwealth.
A. J. Marshace C.C.

Play  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7285
Mary Fletcher Wid.
Stephen Fletcher Port. Va. line
Act: July 4 th 36, Sec. 3 d
Index:—Vol. A , Page 242
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mary Fletcher widow of Stephen Jas act July 4 1836 Let to Mrs. Belina E o April 1839

Mary Fletcher Virginia
Suspended
See let: 13 th
Oct: 1838 Mr. Helm
declaration handed to
Mr. Helm Oct 5. 1838
do. to B. R. Helm, April 14. 1839
Act 4 July 1836

3760 May Hulcher Wid of Stephen N 5
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Virginia
I Francis T. Lightfoot Clerk of the County Court of Loupoun County in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that search has been made among the records of my office, and the Marriage license bond of Stephen Fletcher, cannot be found among them. It also appears, that there has been no return made of his marriage to this office.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 6th. day of August 1838, and in the 63rd. year of the Commonwealth.
F. T. Lightfoot
The word no interlined
F. T. Lightfoot

Land Warrant N o . 12,120. for 100. acres issued the 5 th May 1790 - to M rs Vredenburgh. Assignee of Stephen Fletcher, who was a private of Dragoons in the Virginia Continental Line —
Barnaby L d . Official May 16 th 1889

I certify that Stephen Fletcher enlisted as a Dragoon in the first Regiment of Cavalry the 13 th of June 1780 for the war and continued in service to this date — August 24 th 1783.
Henry Bowyer Lieut. 1 st Regt. C.D.
War Office Department,
Richmond Va May 16 1838
The above is a true copy of a paper filed in the Department,
J. H. Richardson for Com re

Free
July 6 1844 Haeber OH Salina Mr. Fletcher, via Colt's Mail
L. Edwards Esq. Commissary of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Allen

Halifax C A July 1 st 1841
J. L. Edward Esqr Dear Sir
I herewith send you proof of service of Stephen Fletcher the husband of Fletcher who some time since applied for a pension. please have the papers examined Very Respectfully J. B. Stovall

Free
J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
MS. B. 1. 6 v. 3, p. 26b Aug 29 PATERSON N.J. 28 4 July 1836

Warrenton, Virginia. 27 th August 1838
Sir,
I herewith enclose the application of Mrs. Mary Fletcher, Widow of Stephen Fletcher for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 on account of the Revolutionary Services of her husband the said Stephen Fletcher during the War of the Revolution
I have the honor to be, Sir, very respectfully, Your obedt. Servt.
H. M. Helms
J. L. Edwards Esqr. } Com. Pensions